Health - 14 May 2007

i'm depressed (i guess). i've never been to a doctor about it, but i've learned to live with it.

anyway, my parents have been noticing that i'm depressed and they want to take me to a psychologist or psychiatrist or something, and i wouldn't really mind talking to someone, but i don't want to be put on medication.

and here's why: i've felt depressed for a long time, and i've really fashioned my life around it. i'm "happy" sometimes i guess. there are a few times when i'm not depressed though, and those are the really bad times, because at these times, i'm not depressed, but i'm not happy. i'm just empty and emotionless and i hate it. it sounds crazy, but it's worse than being depressed.

so i guess i have two questions: what is the likelihood a doctor will put me on anti-depressants (i'm 16 f w/ history of depression in the family), and do you think the meds will make me feel empty again?

2007-05-14 15:00:55 · 8 answers · asked by blackcat3556 4 in Mental Health

2007-05-14 14:59:51 · 3 answers · asked by beautifulprincessali2008 1 in Women's Health

I have to go back to the doctors after being on ZOloft for 3 weeks. What will happen when i go back? Will she automatically up the dosage? So far having headaches and dizzyness will she do anything for that or is it normal??

2007-05-14 14:58:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I was diagnosed with genital warts roughly 2 weeks ago, and was prescribed Aldara 5% cream to be applied 3 times a week at bedtime and wash off in the morning when i woke up.

I have a 12 pack, that should last 12 weeks. I have applied the cream 3 times so far, and recently noticed a few more bumps appearing.

Is this normal??? I remember the doctor telling me that a few more warts might pop up, but is this truly normal???

Please, some great feedback from a medical person would be great. I have been so stressed because of this lately.

Thank you

2007-05-14 14:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by helpwanted101 1 in STDs

okay so i did 500 sit ups and 50 push ups and i went on the elipticle for 30 mins burning 430 calories!! and now i'm really hungry!!! right now it's 8:55!! I want to lose weight but i'm soooo hungry!!
Should i eat????
What should i eat exactly???

2007-05-14 14:57:14 · 7 answers · asked by diamonds_are_love 2 in Diet & Fitness

I am trying to loose a few pounds and would like to know a good amount of calories I should consume to loose weight

2007-05-14 14:55:16 · 7 answers · asked by taffy 2 in Diet & Fitness

I am trying to loose a few pounds and would like to know a good amount of calories I should consume to loose weight

2007-05-14 14:54:04 · 5 answers · asked by taffy 2 in Diet & Fitness

i'm thirteen years old, about 5''4 and i weigh around 115 lbs.
i want to lose weight SOO badly before the summer starts, and i can't really stay commited to frequent excersise.
i guess i'm not thaaat fat, but i would like to have a flat stomach and thinner legs.
any suggestions?

2007-05-14 14:50:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-05-14 14:49:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-05-14 14:49:41 · 1 answers · asked by lady 5 in Alternative Medicine

2007-05-14 14:46:55 · 10 answers · asked by lady 5 in Alternative Medicine

I have had chronic migraines for the past 4 years. I will have one at least once a month but recently they have been more frequent.....sometimes once a week. I have taken SO many prescription meds.....Midrin, Imitrex, and even gotten shots of Tordol. No matter what I take I still get the migraines. Fioricet is the only thing that worked, but it will be 3 weeks before I can get into my doctor. Any ideas on how to treat my migraines without a prescription? Tylenol and Advil don't work. I have a 3 year old, a 6 month old, and a puppy and so they might be stress related. Any advice will work wonders. Thanks!

2007-05-14 14:43:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My bf wants to lose weight. Rather than exercising daily or making better food choices, he simple eats too few calories. I suggested that we exercise more and make better choices. Nothing too drastic. He agrees, but then he makes little effort to do it. When I cook healthy foods (baked chicken vs. fried chicken or fruit vs french fries) he eats it. At restaurants he drinks/eat high calorie/fat/sugary drinks/foods. He awon't turn down "bad" food when family cooks it for him. Why doesn't he make an effort to learn what's more healthy? (Read a book, take a class, and etc). Why can't he say no ? Why am I the one to suggest that we go for a bike ride or walk?

Why won't he change? Is it because he's only doing for me? He claims he wants to change. He eats healthy foods when I cook it. He doesn't do it on his own. He doesn't make an effort to learn what's healthy. What can I do to encourage him but not nag? How can I make him do for himself and not for me?

2007-05-14 14:42:49 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle 4 in Diet & Fitness

2007-05-14 14:30:44 · 15 answers · asked by theblackcrusader 2 in Men's Health

I am getting braces on Wednesday, and i'm scared that it's going to hurt. Can you please tell me how they put them on because my ex-bff went to a weird orthodontis and they put these little metal balls in between her gums by her molars... and i am going to really good orthodontist so i would like to know how they put them on.. and does it hurt during the process of getting them on or afterwards or both?!? thnx. xox

2007-05-14 14:30:18 · 11 answers · asked by Kylie 2 in Dental

Ok, my dad gets some big cramps in his left leg a couple times a week. Do you know what my dad should change in order to help these things and with out a drug like tylenol or advil? I tried finding the answer in the discover section but it would most often show up about some chick haveing a period.

2007-05-14 14:27:41 · 8 answers · asked by thedude 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Meth: Why would anyone want to put poison into their body? Is this drug that addictive? I have seen people loose their life, their looks, their teeth. Why??

2007-05-14 14:23:30 · 9 answers · asked by brooklyn 1 in Other - Health

i think the worst way is drowning

2007-05-14 14:22:31 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Since when does the size of your feet have to do with the size of your Penis?

I wear size 8 1/2 in Men's shoes. Are my feet small?

2007-05-14 14:22:00 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2007-05-14 14:19:07 · 8 answers · asked by Judson T R 2 in STDs

it is a type of healing and massaging

2007-05-14 14:16:20 · 6 answers · asked by Mila V 1 in Alternative Medicine

I love to drink coffee in the morning but I also like to go the gym right after to work out. Let's just say I probably have my coffee and an hour or so later I go the gym. Is this bad or it ok? If not how long should I wait before I go the gym?

2007-05-14 14:15:19 · 11 answers · asked by KingCalifornia 3 in Diet & Fitness

im 15 years old and i weight 225 and i need to lose weight and i dont want to ask a doctor cuz im scard to ask and i want to see if i can do it plz help i need answers..

2007-05-14 14:13:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Is It ( if it is what do i have to do)

2007-05-14 14:13:06 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

ive read articles that it relieves acid reflux and tummy ache but why does it make my husband sick? Anybody there who share the same experience?

2007-05-14 14:11:51 · 5 answers · asked by jet 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I need some to make a special tea to help my children - their doctor has done all he can, so I want to try this to stop their exhausting coughing. Thank you! I cannot find chestnut leaves anywhere.

2007-05-14 14:09:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

2007-05-14 14:06:24 · 1 answers · asked by gholde97 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I've been smoking for like a year now...but if I light up, it's only cause it's like a habit. It's not like I'm sitting here and suddenly say...oh I need one or I'm going to die. It's more like...eh I'm bored...I'll smoke a cigarette. So I smoke like...5 a day but I don't feel like I'm going to die if I don't have one. After a year is it possible that I'm not addicted?

2007-05-14 14:05:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

between my ribs. It is terrible pain. What could be causing this?

2007-05-14 14:05:24 · 2 answers · asked by marissa w 2 in Pain & Pain Management

today i was taking a nap but i could barely sleep because my family was talking so loud plus the facet was dripping like crazy but when i did wake up i told my mom how they were making so much noise but she told me the family did not visit today and the facet was not dripping so it was all in my head and this is not the first time this has happened it happens a lot but only when iam sleeping and it can be very stressing iam not a scizophrenia b/c it only happens when iam not in a deep sleep.

2007-05-14 14:03:59 · 22 answers · asked by ice 2 in Other - Diseases